March 15
The Reward
of Simple Service
Matthew 25:40
The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
Daily Steps
For a new believer, it can be easy to overlook simple acts of service, thinking only grand gestures matter. This verse elevates every small, practical act by revealing the profound truth about where your service is ultimately directed: you are serving Christ himself.
The peace in this principle is immense because it attaches eternal value to ordinary actions:
Elevating the Ordinary: When you help "one of the least of these"—the marginalized, the ignored, or the person who cannot repay you—you are performing a great deed in God's eyes. Your value is not judged by the world's standard, but by the King's declaration.
Serving the King: The secure knowledge that "you did for me" transforms the mundane into the sacred. This purpose prevents resentment and self-pity in service.
When you serve a person practically, you are engaging in practical love toward the King. This realization brings stability and peace to your relationships, knowing that every act of kindness is a direct act of worship.
Reflective Question
Who is one person in your life or community that you tend to overlook or minimize? How can you consciously choose to treat that person as if they were Christ today, and what simple act of service would flow from that mindset?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for elevating simple service. Forgive me for ignoring those around me or for seeking recognition for my deeds.
Help me to see every opportunity to help one of the least of these as a sacred privilege to serve You, the King. May the peace and joy of this profound purpose fill my heart today. Amen.
